New Modi–Lekhnath 132 kV Transmission Line
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- 2026-05-13
A western-hill 132 kV evacuation project aimed at improving supply in the Pokhara/Lekhnath zone while collecting power from the Modi-side hydropower cluster. In the annual-book snapshot, the associated Lahachowk switching and substation works were still under construction.
Summary
The New Modi–Lekhnath 132 kV transmission line is a ~42.2 km double-circuit western-hill evacuation project aimed at improving supply in the Pokhara/Lekhnath zone while collecting power from the Modi-side hydropower cluster. The page tracks it as a documented transmission build using the NEA transmission annual book and NEA annual report source set.
Key Facts
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 132 kV |
| Length | ~42.2 km |
| Strategic load centre | Lekhnath / Pokhara |
| Associated substation in appendix | Lahachowk, 38 MVA |
Why It Matters
- This is the local transmission counterpart to the Modi-basin project cluster, including pages such as Lower Modi Khola and Upper Modi A.
- It also shows how even relatively short 132 kV lines were carrying both evacuation and reliability roles at the same time.
Limitations & Controversies
The current page is strongest on annual-book snapshot context. It does not independently verify current construction status, commissioning date, line loading, current operational performance, or associated substation completion beyond the existing source set. The FY 2019/20 snapshot shows Lahachowk works as under construction; later status would require additional verification.